How well do you know Ted Cruz?

By John-Henry Perera

on December 16, 2013 7:28 PM

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How well do you know Ted Cruz?

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was in the running for Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" award. Now, are you a real Cruz-aholic? Take our test on the biggest stories of the year about the Texas upstart. less

How well do you know Ted Cruz?

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was in the running for Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" award. Now, are you a real Cruz-aholic? Take our test on the biggest stories of the year about ... more

Answer: Avocados. Cruz went on record, saying "I despise avocado. It’s the only food I dislike, and I dislike it
passionately. Which is ironic, because I’m Cuban, and my
dad grew up with avocado trees in his backyard. My whole family eats
avocados like crazy, but I can’t stand them.”

Answer: Avocados. Cruz went on record, saying "I despise avocado. It’s the only food I dislike, and I dislike it passionately. Which is ironic, because I’m Cuban, and my dad grew up with avocado trees ... more

Prior to his infamous filibuster, Cruz had threatened the same action over guns. That wasn't particularly loved by the White House, and also upset some in his own party. What prominent GOP voice rang out in opposition? less

Prior to his infamous filibuster, Cruz had threatened the same action over guns. That wasn't particularly loved by the White House, and also upset some in his own party. What prominent GOP voice rang out in ... more

Answer: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who said he didn't... Photo-5146746.76262 - Houston Chronicle

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Recently, Cruz walked out of a memorial because of Cuban President Raul Castro. Whose memorial was it?

Recently, Cruz walked out of a memorial because of Cuban President Raul Castro. Whose memorial was it?

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

Recently, Cruz walked out of a memorial because of Cuban President... Photo-5351525.76262 - Houston Chronicle

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Answer: Nelson Mandela. In a statement, Cruz said he hopes Castro learns the lessons of the legendary peace icon. “For decades, Castro has wrongly imprisoned and tortured countless
innocents. Just as Mandela was released after 27 years in prison, Castro
should finally release his political prisoners. He should hold free
elections, and once and for all, set the Cuban people free.”

Answer: Nelson Mandela. In a statement, Cruz said he hopes Castro learns the lessons of the legendary peace icon. “For decades, Castro has wrongly imprisoned and tortured countless innocents. Just as ... more

Ted Cruz has many opponents, including here in Texas. One of them, in particular, said Cruz would never be president. Who was that?

Ted Cruz has many opponents, including here in Texas. One of them, in particular, said Cruz would never be president. Who was that?

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Ted Cruz has many opponents, including here in Texas. One of them,... Photo-5286948.76262 - Houston Chronicle

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Answer: U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, saying "Nobody will follow him. Even people within his own party won’t follow
him. And so I think in terms of his long-term prospects, it was fairly
damaging.”

Cruz has engaged with many people, but this news anchor aimed to give the senator a talking-to on how to do his job.

Cruz has engaged with many people, but this news anchor aimed to give the senator a talking-to on how to do his job.

Photo: Pat Sullivan, Associated Press

Cruz has engaged with many people, but this news anchor aimed to... Photo-4423818.76262 - Houston Chronicle

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Answer: Wolf Blitzer who told Cruz, "You’ve got to make concessions, you’ve got to compromise. If you’re
just going to come into Washington and say ‘do it my way or the
highway,’ you’re not going to get anywhere.”